Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-09-30

From the Philadslphis Inquirer.
The interest In the coming convention Of the
Knights OF Labor, at Minneapolis is something re-
variable. The Philadelphia delegates are es-
pecially interested in one important measure
which Mr.. Powderly, ft IL said, VIII bring before
the assembly. This Il no more or less than
scheme for the thorough reconstruction OF the
executive department OF the organization, by
which the members Of the general executive
board instead OF being elected as heretofore, Will
be appointed by the general MASTER workman, and
VIII be known as the members OF his cabinet
The gentlemen at present on the general execu-
tive board were elected for term Of TWO years
hence their time win not expire for another year
The convention, however, can take action on the
matter now and thus render the positions APP
Pointive &C the next general assembly OF TN Ine
knights. The greatest concern Is felt In tne sue
cess or failure or the proposition as 1t may OF may
not mean an entire change in the policy that is Is
now being pursued by the gentlemen tnat go W
make up the executive board.
CHARGES THAT HAVE BEEN MADE.
The charge has been repeatedly made by the dls-
satisfied ones that Mr.. Powderly meant wen
enough, but that his actions were too OFTEN
guided by the willy schemes Of his associates on
the petty tealouses which now cause endless
internal dissenSions within the order Will De done
away Win i, more imam ~ e sncere honest
interest which the members VIII % enaDleo 70
take In the cause. Instead OF electioneer1ng ana
vote their whole time TO advancing the cause.
Beside, the general master workman can Seiect con-
genial associates, and men who ne Is conndenL
win uphold and support him In any Ine OF acuon
which he may decide to pursue. IL Is stated on
nDod authority that II the measure as proposed
should become a law Mr.. P0Woerly, IN Seiecting
his cabinet, would consult three points IN naming
bis men: First their personal worth and merit as
labor leaders; second, their ability and fitness TO
adjust and arDitrate labor difficulties, and third,
the recognition which their particular locality is
entitled TO- The present members OF tne oo sna
naturally refuse to express their opinion or the
plan, saying that they are willing TO abide py the
decision Of the convention.
WHO WILL BE AFFECTED.
The general executive board, as at present con-
stttuted, consists Of seven members. Mr.. Pow
Derry by virtue OF his position Is chairman OF the
committee. John w. Hayes, OF New Brunswick, is
secretary. MI. Hayes has been q member OF the
board for three successive terms, and has taken
a very active part In its deliberations. He Is the
proprietor of two tea stores In New Brunswick.
W. Il. Bailey OF Shawnee, Ohio, has directed most
after the interests Of the coal miners He was
chief OF police at Shawnee for many years
Thomas B. Barry, OF East Saginaw, Mich, Is one
OF the valuable members OF the council He TOOK
an active part In the organization OF the LUMBER
men OF Michigan. T.. b. Mcguire, OF New York, Is
noted for his connection with the celebrated DIS
tr1ct 40 of New York city. MeSsrs. Ira B. AyieS-
worth and A. A. Carleton are the Two new men,
Ders OF the executive board. During the short
time In which they have held the positions both
have shown considerable executive ability.
James A. Wright, OF this city, for a position In
Mr. r{ysl "a